# N66BC: 2023 Game Composites GB1 GAMEBIRD - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Game Composites GB1 GAMEBIRD](https://openairdocs.org/model/game-composites-gb1-gamebird) (registry code 3731200, 2 seats) - Engine: [Lycoming AEIO-580-B1A](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-aeio-580-b1a) (registry code 42403) - Data sheets: [TCDS A00073CE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A00073CE) (Game Composites LLC), [TCDS E00004NY](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E00004NY) (Lycoming Engines) (OpenAirDocs) - Serial number: 0066 - Year built: 2023 - Type: Fixed wing single engine - Engine type: Reciprocating - Airworthiness: Standard, acrobatic - Airworthiness date: March 3, 2023 - Certificate issued: October 31, 2023 - Expires: October 31, 2030 - Mode S code: A8B1FC - Registered owner: [Caldwell Aviation 303 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CALDWELL%20AVIATION%20303%20LLC) - Location: [Lafayette, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Lafayette) - Owner type: LLC - Owner's area on the map: 40.0121° N, 105.1000° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 80026, within about 3 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based - FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=66BC - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N66BC From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026. ADs below are matched by the registry's airframe and engine model codes. They may apply; each AD's applicability can narrow it by serial number, part number or installed equipment. This is not a compliance determination. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 6 in force ### Matched by airframe (Game Composites GB1 GAMEBIRD) None in force. ### Matched by engine (Lycoming AEIO-580-B1A) - [AD 2026-04-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-04-11): Engine (Reciprocating) · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 605 more. Effective Apr 8, 2026 - [AD 2017-16-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-16-11): Reciprocating Engine Power Section · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-360-B1G6 and 93 more. Effective Aug 15, 2017 - [AD 2015-02-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-02-07): Propeller governor shaft set screw · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-360-A1E, AEIO-360-A1E6 and 10 more. Effective Mar 11, 2015 - [AD 2012-19-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-19-01): Crankshafts · Lycoming Engines AEIO-360-A1A, AEIO-360-A1B, AEIO-360-A1B6 and 321 more. Effective Oct 24, 2012 - [AD 2012-03-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-03-06): Fuel servo diaphragm · Continental Motors 6-260-A, 6-285-A, 6-285-B and 482 more. Effective Feb 24, 2012 - [AD 2009-02-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-02-03): Fuel injection servos · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 261 more. Effective Feb 9, 2009 ### Historical (superseded or no longer in force) - [AD 2024-21-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-21-02) (historical): Engine (Reciprocating) · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 548 more. Effective Dec 5, 2024 - [AD 2008-06-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-06-51) (historical): Fuel injection servo plugs · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 235 more ## Information bulletins (advisory) (5 in force) - [SAIB NE-19-08](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-19-08): Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section - Lycoming Engines Parallel Valve Cylinders. Issued May 2, 2019 - [SAIB NE-08-32R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-08-32R1): Propeller Governor Idler Gear Shaft Set Screw. Issued May 13, 2016 - [SAIB NE-14-13](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-14-13): Reciprocating Engine - Cylinder Mounting Studs. Issued Mar 24, 2014 - [SAIB NE-09-04](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-09-04): Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines. Issued Jan 10, 2009 - [SAIB NE-06-32R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-06-32R1): Reciprocating Engine - Crankshaft. Issued Sep 10, 2008 ## NTSB investigations None matched to N66BC. ## NTSB investigations on N66BC not matched to an aircraft (1) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB MIA90LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA126), May 22, 1990: Cessna 305A (N66BC), Perry, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR AN UNDETERMINED REASON. ## FAA accident and incident reports None matched to N66BC. ## Reports on N66BC not matched to an aircraft (1) They name N66BC, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft. - [Accident 19900522018309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900522018309A), May 22, 1990: Cessna 305A (N66BC), Perry, FL, Substantial damage. Engine quit during forestry patrol. Landed in a firelane, struck trees. Engine ran normal on test run post accident. ## Service difficulty reports None filed for this aircraft. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (9) Approved for this aircraft's airframe or engine model, in force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has; its records do. ### Approved for the airframe (Game Composites GB1 GAMEBIRD) - [STC SA01005DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01005DE): Installation of a EarthX ETX900-TSO Lithium battery. EarthX Inc - [STC SA11836CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11836CH): Installation of Hartzell Propeller model HC-C3YR-4BN/NC8302H-7.5. Hartzell Propeller LLC - [STC SA01967WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01967WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas. General Aviation Modifications Inc ### Approved for the engine (Lycoming AEIO-580-B1A) - [STC SE00825WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00825WI): Installation of Specialty Products Spin-on oil filter on Lycoming Engines. B & C Specialty Products Inc - [STC SE04349CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE04349CH): Installation of SureFly electronic ignition. SureFly Partners Ltd - [STC SE01954SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE01954SE): Installation of engine crankcase seal. Ly-Con Rebuilding Company - [STC SE03309CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE03309CH): Installation of Engine Preheat Kit, p/n TSP6CYL-2927-115 for 115 volt application. Hartzell Propeller Inc - [STC SE04577CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE04577CH): Install an electronic engine ignition system. Electroair Acquisition Corp - [STC SE01966WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE01966WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas in spark ignition piston aircraft engines. General Aviation Modifications Inc ## Earlier aircraft with N66BC The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N66BC before. - [Cancelled 2018-04-09](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N66BC-2018-04-09): Beech 58, S/N TH-1721, built 1994. Exported to Guatemala. Owner: [Aircraft Guaranty Corp Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIRCRAFT%20GUARANTY%20CORP%20TRUSTEE), [Onalaska, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Onalaska) ## Related - Other Game Composites GB1 GAMEBIRD aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/game-composites-gb1-gamebird/aircraft.md - The Lycoming AEIO-580-B1A engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-aeio-580-b1a.md --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.